Carolina Stories

The people, places and history that make our state great

Your Power

Brunswick EMC helps Brunswick County expand healthcare services

Jacob’s Log

Chinese take out

What to expect for dinner in Yiwu after you decline the scorpions

Carolina Bookshelf

Diggin’ Dirt

I Remember

Dough bait 

I Remember

Linemen on the night shift

Carolina Gardens

Gardening for everyone

Ideas abound for disability friendly, small-space plantings

I Remember

Grandma’s speech

Carolina Gardens

Hot peppers

Edible and ornamental, they spice up your life

Your Power

How many does it take to change a light bulb?

First Person

How much do co-ops care? Let’s do the numbers.

By Michael E.C. Gery

Carolina Bookshelf

Native Americans in Early North Carolina

Your Power

It’s not the heat

Your Power

Middle school players can get scholarships to basketball camp

Your Power

On the Honor Roll

Carolina Gardens

Paths of enlightenment

Well-planned paths add beauty and a good way to get to your garden

Carolina Gardens

Planting a tree

Consider its purpose, plant it properly

Connect with Carolina Country!

Get early access to features, recipes, contests and more from Carolina Country, delivered to your inbox.
Email Subscribe
Name
Name
First Name
Last Name
If you are not a member of an electric co-op, please select None.

Carolina Adventures

Swashbuckling in Greenville

Carolina Bookshelf

The Governor’s Lady

I Remember

The house in Memphis

I Remember

The magic snakes

Carolina Gardens

Tomato troubles

Why your tomatoes may not put on their best face, and what to do about it

Energy

How to handle food after a power outage

Using thermometers in your fridge and freezer is a good idea

I Remember

The winter of 1959–60

Carolina Living

A sweet winter treat

‘Hot Chocolate On A Stick’ is fun to make and fun to savor